Patents by Inventor Ralph R. Binetti

Ralph R. Binetti has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • si-RNA-mediated gene silencing technology to inhibit tyrosinase and reduce pigmentation
    Patent number: 8119791
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving hyperpigmentation, or other unwanted pigmentation of the skin, or other unwanted skin condition, such as age spots, aged skin, skin discoloration, etc., wherein the compositions include siRNA-gene silencing oligomers specific for tyrosinase. The compositions are used to treat a broad variety of pigmentation conditions, and are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph R. Binetti, Brian C. Jones
  • Use of natural plant extracts in cosmetic compositions
    Patent number: 7618662
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating loss of subcutaneous fat in the skin, wherein the compositions include natural plant constituents that stimulate lipid synthesis. The plant extracts are preferably derived from Rhinacanthus nasutus, Humulus scandens, Sesbania grandiflora, Amorphophallus campanulatu, Pouzolzia pentandra, and Piper betel, and any combinations thereof. The compositions are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means, to a site in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventors: Michelle D. Hines, Michele C. Duggan, Ralph R. Binetti
  • si-RNA-Mediated Gene Silencing Technology To Inhibit Tyrosinase And Reduce Pigmentation
    Publication number: 20090202458
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving hyperpigmentation, or other unwanted pigmentation of the skin, or other unwanted skin condition, such as age spots, aged skin, skin discoloration, etc., wherein the compositions include siRNA-gene silencing oligomers specific for tyrosinase. The compositions are used to treat a broad variety of pigmentation conditions, and are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph R. Binetti, Brian C. Jones
  • si-RNA-mediated gene silencing technology to inhibit tyrosinase and reduce pigmentation
    Patent number: 7504385
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving hyperpigmentation, or other unwanted pigmentation of the skin, or other unwanted skin condition, such as age spots, aged skin, skin discoloration, etc., wherein the compositions include siRNA-gene silencing oligomers specific for tyrosinase. The compositions are used to treat a broad variety of pigmentation conditions, and are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph R. Binetti, Brian C. Jones